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The Role:

A Junior Merchandiser supports the planning and stock management of products across all channels ensuring availability meets customer demand. Working closely with Buying, they help maximise profit by making sure the right product is in the right place at the right time. The role involves analysing sales and stock data, supporting trading decisions and helping drive commercial performance through effective planning and collaboration.

 

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:

• 40% staff discount plus friends & family discounts throughout the year
• Access to our reward platform for external discount and offers
• Private pension scheme
• Virtual GP access for you and your children – it allows you to speak to a doctor at a time and date that suits you
• All employees are covered by our life assurance policy from day one
• Unlock extra leave with our buy more holiday scheme.
• Celebrate YOU! Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday each year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental leave.
• Spread the cost of your commute with interest-free season ticket loans
• Do your bit for the environment and save money with our Cycle2Work scheme
• We're proud to partner with the Retail Trust and Fashion & Textile Children's Trust

 

What you’ll be doing

• Achieving department KPI’s  in line with strategy and department plan, maximising sales and profit
• Reviewing the category Weekly Sales and Stock Intake (WSSI), coordinating action to maximise profitability of the department and reduce risks
• Contributing to range development by ensuring the Product reflects the Brand strategy, the range is without gaps and duplication, and the season is logically and commercially thought through in line with the Critical Path
• Managing Commitment to ensure operational efficiency and stock targets are met
• Responsible for preparation and presentation of range sign offs in line with department / strategy and customer requirements
• Presenting the Departmental strategy every season along with the Buyer and Designer, including lessons learnt from previous seasons and strategy to implement going forwards
• Monitoring product groups, determining pricing strategy and price point and influencing range Building in conjunction with the Buyer 
• Applying knowledge of the current competitive market place (comparative shopping)
• Ensuring in-season activity delivers planned sales, margin and terminal stock targets
• Analysing data, identifying issues and trends, interpreting results to provide recommendations to protect / maximise profit
• Managing the in-season Open to Buy (OTB) down to season/department level, flexibility and margin
• Reviewing current sales with the Buyer, reacting appropriately to maximise sales opportunity

 

Who you are:

• Experienced Senior Assistant Merchandiser looking for their next step up or currently a Junior Merchandiser.
• A commercially minded Junior Merchandiser with strong trade and sales analysis skills, confident interpreting weekly trade and identifying risks and opportunities
• Comfortable working with key merchandising KPIs such as ROS, WSSI, stock cover, markdowns and intake planning
• Experienced in supporting range planning and forecasting, with an understanding of phasing, option counts and stock flow
• Confident using stock management systems to monitor intake, manage OTB and ensure availability aligns to sales plans
• A strong communicator who works collaboratively with Buying, Design, Supply Chain and suppliers, keeping stakeholders informed
• Highly detail-driven with strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas) and good working knowledge of merchandising systems
• Proactive, organised and calm under pressure, able to manage a fast-paced environment and shifting priorities